ALL meanings of wording
word·ing
W w - noun wording The words used to express something; the way in which something is expressed. 1
- noun wording a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages. 1
- noun wording (used in combination with the first letter of an offensive or unmentionable word, the first letter being lowercase or uppercase, with or without a following hyphen): My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible. See also f-word, n-word. 1
- noun wording words. speech or talk: to express one's emotion in words; Words mean little when action is called for. the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music. contentious or angry speech; a quarrel: We had words and she walked out on me. 1
- noun wording a short talk or conversation: Marston, I'd like a word with you. 1
- noun wording an expression or utterance: a word of warning. 1
- noun wording warrant, assurance, or promise: I give you my word I'll be there. 1
- noun wording news; tidings; information: We received word of his death. 1
- noun wording a verbal signal, as a password, watchword, or countersign. 1
- noun wording an authoritative utterance, or command: His word was law. 1
- noun wording Also called machine word. Computers. a string of bits, characters, or bytes treated as a single entity by a computer, particularly for numeric purposes. 1
- noun wording (initial capital letter). Also called the Word, the Word of God. the Scriptures; the Bible. the Logos. the message of the gospel of Christ. 1
- noun wording a proverb or motto. 1
- verb with object wording to express in words; select words to express; phrase: to word a contract with great care. 1
- idioms wording at a word, in immediate response to an order or request; in an instant: At a word they came to take the situation in hand. 1
- idioms wording be as good as one's word, to hold to one's promises. 1
- idioms wording eat one's words, to retract one's statement, especially with humility: They predicted his failure, but he made them eat their words. 1
- idioms wording have a word, to talk briefly: Tell your aunt that I would like to have a word with her. 1
- idioms wording have no words for, to be unable to describe: She had no words for the sights she had witnessed. 1
- idioms wording in a word, in summary; in short: In a word, there was no comparison. Also, in one word. 1
- idioms wording in so many words, in unequivocal terms; explicitly: She told them in so many words to get out. 1
- idioms wording keep one's word, to fulfill one's promise: I said I'd meet the deadline, and I kept my word. 1
- idioms wording man of his word / woman of her word, a person who can be trusted to keep a promise; a reliable person. 1
- idioms wording (upon) my word!, (used as an exclamation of surprise or astonishment.) 1
- idioms wording of few words, laconic; taciturn: a woman of few words but of profound thoughts. 1
- idioms wording of many words, talkative; loquacious; wordy: a person of many words but of little wit. 1
- idioms wording put in a good word for, to speak favorably of; commend: He put in a good word for her with the boss. Also, put in a word for. 1
- idioms wording take one at one's word, to take a statement to be literal and true. 1
- idioms wording take the words out of one's mouth, to say exactly what another person was about to say. 1
- idioms wording weigh one's words, to choose one's words carefully in speaking or writing: It was an important message, and he was weighing his words. 1
- noun wording (Uncountable Noun) A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context. 0
- verb wording present participle of word. 0
- uncountable noun wording The wording of a piece of writing or a speech are the words used in it, especially when these are chosen to have a particular effect. 0
- noun wording the way in which words are used to express a statement, report, etc, esp a written one 0
- noun wording the words themselves, as used in a written statement or a sign 0
- noun wording choice and arrangement of words; diction 0